Cold Feet and The Hobbit actor James Nesbitt said he was "thrilled" to be awarded an OBE for his services to drama and to the community in Northern Ireland - after spending years helping families affected by the Troubles.

Watching proudly were Nesbitt's daughters, Peggy, 18, and Mary, 14, as well as his 88-year-old father.

The Missing star was awarded the honour in the New Year’s list for services to Northern Ireland and to acting, after years of work helping families affected by the conflict.

Originally from Coleraine, Nesbitt is a patron of Wave Trauma Centre, which supports people bereaved, injured or traumatised during the years of violence.

The 50-year-old also appeared in several films about the unrest, including Bloody Sunday and Five Minutes of Heaven.